1. Apply knowledge of electricity to Beauty Therapy/Created by Cynthia Li/Version 2/ July 2011 1 Facial Electrical Treatments 1.WHAT? Electrical Equipment/Machines used in Facial Treatments 2.WHY? Very common & highly requested by the Beauty Industry. More sophisticated machines that provide more advanced facial treatments to Clients, with better results compared to manual Facial Treatments. Designed to improve skin conditions, hydrate, protect, prevent & delay the effects of ageing. 3. HOW? Follow manufacturers instructions for use. Acquire training. Use Electrical Equipment correctly.

2. Apply knowledge of electricity to Beauty Therapy/Created by Cynthia Li/Version 2/ July 2011 2 Facial Electrical Treatments 4. WHEN? The Electrical Equipment can be incorporated into a Facial Treatment - reinforces effects of manual Facial Treatment or achieves results not possible with manual Facial Treatment alone. Not all the Electrical Equipment used for Advanced Facial Treatments pass an electrical current through the body. Some use the current to work the Electrical Equipment to produce the required results. 5. WHERE? In Beauty salons/Spas/Skin Care Centers/Homebased salons & training institutions.

3. Apply knowledge of electricity to Beauty Therapy/Created by Cynthia Li/Version 2/ July 2011 3 Electrical Equipment – Brush 1. WHAT? Electric Brush Machine (also exists as battery one). 2. HOW? The Electric Brush Machine comes with a handle & brush head attachments. Brushes come in various sizes & textures from natural hair or nylon bristle. Brushes should always be moistened with water before use to soften the bristles. Controllable brush speed. Brushes can be rotated clockwise & anticlockwise. Speed of rotation should be moderate & brushes should be applied gently over the skin. Therapists do not need to rotate the brush as the machine does that for you.

4. Apply knowledge of electricity to Beauty Therapy/Created by Cynthia Li/Version 2/ July 2011 4 Electrical Equipment - Brush 3. WHY? Cleansing with Brush reinforces the manual cleanse in a Facial Treatment. Desquamates by gently removing dead surface skin cells & helps remove skin blockages/congestion. Stimulates blood circulation & improves skin colour. Increases/stimulates cellular regeneration. 4. WHEN? Can be used with a cleanser for deeper cleansing or with an exfoliant for more intense exfoliation. 5. WHERE? The correct brush size must be chosen adequately for the area treated (e.g. Big brush size for neck, cheeks & forehead. Small size brush for nose, chin & around eyes areas).

5. Apply knowledge of electricity to Beauty Therapy/Created by Cynthia Li/Version 2/ July 2011 5 Electrical Equipment - Brush 6. How to clean & maintain the brushes? After use, thoroughly wash & cleanse brushes in hot, soapy water & disinfect them by soaking in disinfecting solution. Rinse well & allow to air dry. Store them in a sanitiser container or in UV cabinet. 7. Contraindications to Brush Treatment? Acne Sensitive skin Bruising, cuts & abrasions New scar tissue Loose flacid skin (e.g. when treating old people) Herpes Simplex Infectin (i.e. cold sore)